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Vets honor tradition with ‘To the Colors’ ceremony

January 8, 2025

In a poignant tribute to the flag and the nation it represents, veterans from White-Williams American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1189 in Okmulgee are holding daily “To the Colors” ceremonies. This ti...

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Winter Weather approaches

January 8, 2025

A strong winter storm is poised to impact southeastern Oklahoma, parts of Texas, and southwestern Arkansas from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. Residents in Okmulgee County and surrou...

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No Postal Service Thursday

January 8, 2025

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office a...

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Pigeon pleads guilty to manslaughter

January 8, 2025

An Okmulgee man has pled guilty to manslaughter in federal court.The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Monday that Brett Wayne Pigeon, age 44, entered a gu...

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Wallace, Ward lead first 2025 county commissioners meeting

January 8, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners began their first meeting of the new year by appointing Commissioner Michael Wallace as chairman of the board and newly appointed Commissioner Steve Ward as vice chairman for the 2025 calendar year. Ward was also appointed to the LEO Consortium board.The board then moved to approve the December reports for the county clerk and health department, as well a...

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Meet Your Officers

January 4, 2025

For Lt. Jason Scott of the Okmulgee Fire Department, firefighting isn’t just a job; it’s a lifelong calling. With nearly 18 years of service, Lt. Scott carries a passion for helping others during thei...

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County Officials Ready for New Terms

January 3, 2025

Several Okmulgee County officers were sworn in Thursday morning by District Judge Pandee Ramirez in a ceremony. Above, Eddy Rice signs documents witnessed by Judge Pandee Ramirez as being sworn in as ...

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Morris Schools to hold public review

January 8, 2025

There will be an opportunity for Public Review of Morris Public Schools Federal Programs at their January Board Meeting on Monday, Jan. 13. The meeting will take place at the Morris School Board of Ed...

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Okmulgee County Fairboard to meet tomorrow

January 8, 2025

The Okmulgee County Fairboard will meet Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the OSU Extension Center, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee. Agenda items include:• Treasurer’s Report• New Business: a. Follow u...

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Fostering Hope Training Day is Jan. 9

January 8, 2025

Fostering Hope Training Day has changed to the second Thursday of each month for foster/adoption/ kinship parents in Okmulgee and surrounding counties. This connection meeting is hosted at 6 p.m. at C...

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WonderFully Made Therapy to host event

January 8, 2025

WonderFully Made Therapy Group is set to host an event honoring childcare providers this Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at their office, located at 123 E. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The free event is an o...

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Friendship declines with distance after couple relocates

January 8, 2025

DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and never felt at home in the new city, but I tri...

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HOROSCOPES

January 8, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Focus on collaboration this week, Aries. Teamwork leads to unexpected rewards if you are open to others’ ideas, so remain receptive to the input of teammates.TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...

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Preston Splits Home Series with Red Oak

January 8, 2025

The Preston Pirates beat Red Oak on Jan. 3 as Coach Chase Littlejohn’s squad took the 33-29 win. Pheonix Finch led the scoring drive with 12 points. The Lady Pirates fell to Red Oak 69-35. Preston wil...

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Tigers battle through tough weekend

December 25, 2024

The Wilson Tigers showcased their grit and determination in two hardfought games this past weekend, earning a victory over Pocola on Friday, Dec. 20, before falling to Cascia Hall on Saturday, Dec. 21...

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Sooners to play Navy in Armed Forces Bowl

December 25, 2024

The Oklahoma Sooners accepted a bid to play in the Armed Forces Bowl to take on Navy (8-3, 6-2 American), the bowl announced. The Armed Forces Bowl is set for Dec. 27 on ESPN, with kickoff slated for ...

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OU’s Dewey Selmon inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

December 20, 2024

Dewey Selmon was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Selmon became Oklahoma’s 24th former player in the College Hall of Fame and fifth straight defender (def...

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Preston edged out by Caddo

December 20, 2024

In a fiercely contested basketball game, Caddo narrowly defeated Preston with a final score of 55-47 on Dec. 14. The game was a back-andforth affair, with neither team able to pull away decisively unt...

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Bulldogs Best Beggs in OT Thriller

December 20, 2024

The Okmulgee Bulldogs captured a thrilling 64-62 overtime victory against the county-rival Beggs Golden Demons last week. Pictured is some of the action from the exciting battle.

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Meet Your Officers

October 18, 2024

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

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Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street

October 18, 2024

The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...

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Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands

For the Children

By Patrick

July 24, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

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Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools

Drive ends Aug. 12

By Patrick

July 22, 2024

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack d...

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MN, State to extend Tobacco Tax Compact negotiations

January 8, 2025

Principal Chief David Hill and Governor Kevin Stitt have signed an agreement that will extend negotiations for three months on a Tobacco Tax Compact between the Muscogee Nation and the State of Oklaho...

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Why did God create brothers?

January 8, 2025

“They help sisters catch bugs,” says Katherine, age 7.Actually, it’s to bug sisters, says Chelsie, 11: “God created brothers so they could annoy their sisters to death. He also created them so their d...

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Today Is Another Day

January 8, 2025

Exodus 20:2-4, 7-8, 12-17 - I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the fo...

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YMCA to hold community open house Saturday

January 8, 2025

The Okmulgee YMCA will hold a community open house this Saturday. Bring the family and try the Y for free with a day of activities, games, vendors and a sampling of the Y’s signature fitness programs....

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As 2024 passes into history, so do three giants

January 8, 2025

Some say that deaths occur in “threes,” and for Oklahomans that was truly the case last week with a trio of remarkable individuals who each had an impact on those in their circle of life.Former U.S. P...